September 8, 2020

Mining deal value down over $18bn due to pandemic

GlobalData says mergers and acquisitions, despite a decent first quarter owing to deals involving gold, fell by 51.6% during the first half of 2020.

September 7, 2020

GFG’s aluminium business looks along supply chain for takeovers

The privately-held group is seeking acquisitions that include green energy in order to meet its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2030.

September 6, 2020

SEC to examine Rio Tinto whistleblower claims over Oyu Tolgoi

The U.S regulator has not yet decided to launch an investigation.

September 4, 2020

Pandemic to accelerate industry automation – report

Fitch predicts miners will explore options to shorten and simplify supply chains.

September 4, 2020

AI start-ups are tackling one of mining’s oldest problems

Artificial intelligence can now be used to predict when an ore mill is about to overload.

September 4, 2020

Freeport Indonesia expects sales jump after transition to underground mine

Sales of copper in 2021 are expected to jump to 1.4 billion lbs while gold sales are expected to increase to 1.4 million ounces.

September 3, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Cobalt prices surge on electronics boom, Friedland’s Nimba iron ore project, gold price falls on economic recovery hopes, and more.

September 2, 2020

Indian School of Mines wins KPMG’s Ideation Challenge

"Technology Replaces Repetitiveness" was the KIC winner for developing a solution that brings disruptive innovation to the mining industry.

September 2, 2020

Coal India reports 9% rise in shipments as restrictions ease

Output rose 7% to 37.2 million tonnes, the first increase in five months.

September 1, 2020

Barrick takes dispute over Porgera mining rights to PNG Supreme Court

Barrick's move comes as it has lost a court challenge in Papua New Guinea over rights to Porgera gold mine.